Web solutions

Web solutions include websites and web applications made available to users via the Internet, Intranet or Extranet. These days almost every organisation needs an effective web presence.  Rockpool can work with you to make it a reality. 

	Web design Understanding a client's requirements and discovering exactly what is to be achieved should be undertaken without consideration of how it will be done.  If you start by thinking about 'how' rather than 'why' you will set the bar too low. For websites, creating an information architecture and defining the site map starts to make the solution take shape. Where the solution is a web application, the process flows, system integration, authorisation process and data flows are defined. Whatever the project, it will be much more successful and cost effective if proper consideration is given to its usability i.e. if users can find what they want and complete tasks easily. Rockpool creates mock ups and tests the proposals with key users at an early stage to ensure the solution meets requirements and it will be accepted.
	Web development We have skilled technical resources to convert a design or specification to a fully functioning solution.  We ensure full accessibility so no user is alienated from the website and the solution is thoroughly tested to ensure each visit is a good experience. It's not just about building websites either, we develop secure web front-ends for key system such as CRM and integrate with central data stores such as SQL databases. The projects are always managed in the UK but Rockpool has both UK based resource and access to overseas developers.
	Content management The Rockpool team has delivered a number of sites where the content is managed by the clients themselves.  Allowing the owner to manage content using a familiar WYSIWYG interface is cost effective for the client - no requirement for in-house technical resource and no time spent waiting for specialist users or external consultants to be available. This means websites can be kept up to date and fresh so audiences feel a site is relevant and not stale.   Our content management systems incorporate an authorisation process so content may be approved before it is made live on a website as well as version control so content can be rolled back.
	E-commerce Many organisations are extending their business to sell online, increasing sales and their access to markets.  Rockpool can work with you to build a secure e-commerce site to take advantage of the move to online business.
	Graphic design Having spent years designing and developing websites, Rockpool has worked with experienced graphic designers.  The skilled use of colour, fonts, images and icons all help make web solutions more usable and attractive whilst re-inforcing brand and corporate styles. Graphic design is key in achieving the right impact in a web solution.